President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead SA Delegation to AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10-11 February 2019. President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to lead a high-level South African delegation at the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government, scheduled to take place from 10 to 11 February 2018.

State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, 7 February 2019, Parliament. It is a great honour to stand before you today to deliver the 25th annual State of the Nation Address in a free and democratic South Africa. This year, as a diverse people and as a united nation, we will celebrate one of the greatest of human achievements.

Statement by the Deputy Director-General Global Governance and Continental Agenda of South Africa, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, during the United Nations Security Council Debate on “Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and Security”, 5 February 2019. I thank you for convening this important debate on Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and Security.

Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, United Nations Security Council Debate on “Threats to international peace and security: Impact of mercenary groups on regional peace and stability”, 4 February 2019. At the outset, South Africa wishes to congratulate you and your country the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. Be assured of South Africa’s full support and cooperation during your Presidency of the Council.

South Africa condemns deadly attacks in the Philippines. President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, extended the country’s deepest condolences to President Rodrigo Duterte and the people of the Republic of the Philippines following the unjustifiable terrorists attacks that took place on Sunday, 27 January 2019, where two bombs exploded at Jolo Cathedral in Sulu, in the southern Philippines, killing 20 people and wounding scores of others.

President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Federative Republic of Brazil. President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his deepest condolences to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil H.E. Jair Bolsonaro and the people of Brazil for the tragic loss of lives in south-eastern Brazil as a result of a dam that collapsed few days ago.

India-South Africa Joint Statement/Joint Communiqué of the State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa to India: 25-26 January 2019. At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the President of the Republic of South Africa His Excellency Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by first lady Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, 09 Cabinet Ministers, senior officials and a large business delegation is on a State Visit to the Republic of India on 25-26 January 2019.

Media Remarks by His Excellency President Ramaphosa at the conclusion of Official Talks on the occasion of his State Visit to India, 25 January 2019. Prime Minister Modi and I, along with our respective delegations, have just concluded fruitful talks aimed at deepening the bilateral cooperation between South Africa and India.

South Africa is on a Path of Renewal and Growth. President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the international community and potential investors that South Africa is on a path of renewal and growth as the country strengthens partnerships and collaboration domestically and internationally for inclusive economic growth and development.

President Ramaphosa pays Tribute to the late Ambassador Dumisani Khumalo. President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to longstanding diplomat and activist Ambassador Dumisani Khumalo who has passed away at the age of 71.

Voter registration for SA citizens living abroad in February 2019. Voter registration for South African citizens is continuous, including for those based abroad. Registration abroad takes place at South Africa’s 120 foreign missions, including high commissions, embassies and consulates worldwide, during office hours.

President Ramaphosa congratulates Felix Tshisekedi as president elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo. His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa congratulated Mr Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo as President Elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the confirmation by the country’s Constitutional Court.

Communiqué of the High-Level Consultative Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, January 17, 2019. Following consultations between the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame, and leaders of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a high-level consultative meeting of Heads of State and Government took place today, 17 January 2019, at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, to exchange views on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the wake of the presidential, national and provincial legislative elections of 30 December 2018 and agree on a way forward.

Statement delivered by H.E. Jerry Matjila during the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan Sanctions, 17 January 2019. We would like to thank you for convening this meeting, and we would also like to thank Ms Wronecka for her briefing and her leadership in this portfolio.

Minister Sisulu was never a Director or shareholder of Dyambu Holdings, contrary to Mr Agrizzi’s testimony in the State Capture Commission. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation noted with concern false statements made by the former Chief Operations Officer of Bosasa in his testimony before the State Capture Commission on Wednesday, 16 January 2019.

Statement on four South Africans missing in Mozambique. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Lindiwe Sisulu, was briefed this morning on the rescue and Consular Services efforts in relation to the four South Africans who travelled on holiday with a group to Mozambique on 12 January 2019. They went missing on 14 January 2019 and are presumed to have drowned.

Security Council Press Statement on Mali. The members of the Security Council were briefed on 16 January 2019 by the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Bintou Keita, on the situation in Mali.

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Nairobi. The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack in Nairobi on 15 January 2019 which caused numerous deaths and injuries.

President Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the SADC Double Troika Summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Double Troika Summit.

President Ramaphosa to attend SADC Double Troika Summit in Ethiopia. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 16 January 2019, undertake a Working Visit to Addis Ababa in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to attend a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Double Troika Summit.

President Ramaphosa condemns attacks in Kenya. South Africa has noted with concern terrorists attacks in Kenya on Tuesday, 15 January 2019.

South Africa statement on protests in Zimbabwe. The South African Government has noted protests action in Zimbabwe and is monitoring the situation.

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Working Visit by HE Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa to the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria. On 13 and 14 January 2019, HE Mr Abdelkader Messahel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, received HE Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on a Working Visit to Algeria.

Joint Communiqué following Official Talks between H. E. President Cyril Ramaphosa and H. E. President Filipe Nyusi. At the invitation of His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa paid a working visit to the Republic of Mozambique on the 14th January 2019.

South Africa statement on the unfolding electoral process in the DRC.The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has noted misleading headlines in the media on South African position on DRC elections, South Africa would like to restate and emphasise the following position: South Africa commends the Congolese people, the Government of the DRC and all political actors for their commitment to ensuring a peaceful, independent and credible electoral process despite serious challenges.

President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Mozambique. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 14 January 2019, undertake a Working Visit to Maputo in the Republic of Mozambique, were he will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart President Filipe Nyusi to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of common interest.

Deputy President David Mabuza departs South Africa for the Republic of Ethiopia. Deputy President David Mabuza in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan today, has today 14 January 2019 departed from the Republic of South Africa ahead of his Working Visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

SADC urges all-inclusive government in DRC. Lusaka, (Sunday, 13th January 2019). His Excellency Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia says given the strong objections to the provisional results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called on all political leaders to consider a negotiated political settlement for an all-inclusive government.

Minister Sisulu to engage media on recent international developments

The Minister of International Relations and cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, will engage with the media on recent international developments, including the recent DRC elections, UN Security Council agenda and upcoming international engagements for South Africa.

President Ramaphosa congratulates President of Venezuela H.E. Mr Maduro following his Inauguration. The President of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates H.E. Nicolas Maduro Moros of Venezuela following his inauguration for a Second Term, today, Thursday, 10 January 2019.

President Ramaphosa notes provisional results of Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The President of South Africa, H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa, notes the provisional results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the DRC and call on CENI to finalise the process with speed to ensure the credibility of the election and also maintain peace and stability.

President Ramaphosa congratulates newly elected President of Madagascar. President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Madagascar for running a successful peaceful run-off presidential election, which has seen Mr Andry Rajoelina emerging as the president of the country.

Media Statement following a Meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Edgar Lungu. Today 9th January 2019, H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa received H.E. President Lungu of the Republic of Zambia and the SADC Chairperson for the Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation who is on a working visit to South Africa.

South Africa condemns attempted military coup d’état in Gabon. South Africa has noted with grave concern the attempted coup d’état undertaken in the Republic of Gabon this morning (07 January 2019) by elements of the military.

Deputy Minister Mhaule to pay official visit to India. The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, will pay an official visit to India from 6-10 January 2019. Deputy Minister Mhaule will be attending the Raisina Dialogue, taking place in New Delhi from 8-10 January 2019.

African Union Electoral Observation Mission for the General Elections of 30 December 2018 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Preliminary Declaration Kinshasa, 02 January 2019. In the framework of the presidential, legislative and national elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of December 2018, the President of the African Union Commission (AU), HE Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, sent a mission of Election Observation to monitor and make an objective assessment of the electoral process in the DRC.

Guest Column: Peace and stability in Africa a priority as South Africa joins the UN Security Council, by Ndivhuwo Mabaya, News24, 02 January 2019. South Africa has as of January 1, 2019 taken up its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term, following the country's successful election to this principal organ on June 8, 2018. South Africa received 183 votes from member states of the UN General Assembly.